Bordeaux, Then and Now: What 50 Years Reveal About Change in a Classic Region

Event begins at 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET

The Federation of Alliances Françaises USA invites you to a special virtual presentation exploring the evolution of one of France’s most iconic wine regions. Join Bordeaux-based wine authority Jane Anson and acclaimed photographer Peter Aaron for a rich conversation inspired by their new book, Bordeaux Chronicle.

In this engaging discussion, Aaron and Anson will reflect on Bordeaux across more than five decades—pairing Aaron’s photographs from 1969 with his return to the same estates in 2024. Together, they reveal a region transformed by time, global influence, and innovation, while still deeply rooted in tradition and terroir.

This program will explore the visual and cultural transformation of Bordeaux over 50 years.

Signed books can be purchased through Kitchen Arts & Letters in NYC or on-line https://www.kitchenartsandletters.com or anywhere fine books are sold, the event offers attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the authors and gain a deeper understanding of Bordeaux beyond the glass.

Peter Aaron is a renowned architectural photographer whose career began under the mentorship of Ezra Stoller. Known for his dynamic compositions, meticulous lighting, and cinematic approach, Aaron has contributed to Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The World of Interiors, and numerous international design publications. His work is recognized for its ability to reveal both the spatial and emotional character of architecture. He lives in Hudson, New York.

Jane Anson has lived in Bordeaux since 2003 and is widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on the region’s wines. She is the award-winning author of Inside Bordeaux, acclaimed as the “Bordeaux bible,” and the founder of Inside Bordeaux (janeanson.com). A graduate of the DUAD tasting diploma at the University of Bordeaux Institute of Oenology and an accredited wine educator at the École du Vin, she has written for Decanter, The Financial Times, and leading international wine journals.

Free for all AF, AATF and TAPIF members. (For AATF members: the AATF office will send certificates of attendance to members who request the certificate and provide a screenshot. Please email: staff@frenchteachers.org.)